Quantam Solutions
Quantam Solutions provides IT solutions and consulting for various clients. We offer competitive hourly wages, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. We're currently seeking a Senior Applications Architect. Candidates must be able to work a hybrid work schedule in Frankfort, KY. A fully remote work schedule is not an option.
Purpose:
Our client is responsible for overseeing a team of nine developers who support, maintain, and enhance custom-built web applications that serve school districts. In addition to ensuring operational continuity, this role assumes a pivotal position in application strategy and planning, contributing to the development of long-term service delivery enhancements and technical direction. The Team Lead provides technical and strategic leadership, team and system performance evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration with leadership and other stakeholders to ensure that applications are aligned with agency objectives and meet the evolving needs of users.
Description/Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of nine developers responsible for supporting .NET-based applications integrated with Oracle and SQL Server backends, hosted both on-prem and within Azure Platform as a Service. Drive long-term planning and improvement efforts for s chool-facing applications and services. Collaborate with client leadership to ensure technical initiatives align with strategic goals. Analyze support trends, usage data, and technology opportunities to shape application roadmaps. Guide incident response and request fulfillment efforts while balancing future-focused improvements. Ensure that team members are equipped with ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Maintain and enforce standards for documentation of systems, processes, and support procedures. Generate performance and planning reports for stakeholders, including recommendations for improvements. Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR equivalent relevant experience. Minimum three years of experience in application development or support, with over one year of supervisory or team lead experience. Proven ability to contribute to or lead application planning, service improvement, or strategic initiatives. Proficiency with technologies including .NET framework, .NET Core, and Azure Platform as a Services (PaaS). Excellent leadership, communication, and planning skills. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a public education or government agency setting. Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, Scrum, or other structured methodologies. Experience creating planning documents, roadmaps, or business cases for leadership review. Understanding of secure development practices and accessibility standards. Core Competencies:
Strategic Thinking - Ability to align application services with organizational priorities and long-term needs. Leadership & Team Development - Supports growth and accountability among technical staff. Communication - Clearly translates complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences. Innovation - Identifies and implements service or process improvements. Collaboration - Works across teams to align goals, processes, and shared outcomes. Continuous Learning - Encourages a learning culture and development of staff. Reporting Structure:
This position reports directly to the Operations Manager, with our client.
Purpose:
Our client is responsible for overseeing a team of nine developers who support, maintain, and enhance custom-built web applications that serve school districts. In addition to ensuring operational continuity, this role assumes a pivotal position in application strategy and planning, contributing to the development of long-term service delivery enhancements and technical direction. The Team Lead provides technical and strategic leadership, team and system performance evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration with leadership and other stakeholders to ensure that applications are aligned with agency objectives and meet the evolving needs of users.
Description/Key Responsibilities:
Lead a team of nine developers responsible for supporting .NET-based applications integrated with Oracle and SQL Server backends, hosted both on-prem and within Azure Platform as a Service. Drive long-term planning and improvement efforts for s chool-facing applications and services. Collaborate with client leadership to ensure technical initiatives align with strategic goals. Analyze support trends, usage data, and technology opportunities to shape application roadmaps. Guide incident response and request fulfillment efforts while balancing future-focused improvements. Ensure that team members are equipped with ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Maintain and enforce standards for documentation of systems, processes, and support procedures. Generate performance and planning reports for stakeholders, including recommendations for improvements. Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR equivalent relevant experience. Minimum three years of experience in application development or support, with over one year of supervisory or team lead experience. Proven ability to contribute to or lead application planning, service improvement, or strategic initiatives. Proficiency with technologies including .NET framework, .NET Core, and Azure Platform as a Services (PaaS). Excellent leadership, communication, and planning skills. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a public education or government agency setting. Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, Scrum, or other structured methodologies. Experience creating planning documents, roadmaps, or business cases for leadership review. Understanding of secure development practices and accessibility standards. Core Competencies:
Strategic Thinking - Ability to align application services with organizational priorities and long-term needs. Leadership & Team Development - Supports growth and accountability among technical staff. Communication - Clearly translates complex issues for technical and non-technical audiences. Innovation - Identifies and implements service or process improvements. Collaboration - Works across teams to align goals, processes, and shared outcomes. Continuous Learning - Encourages a learning culture and development of staff. Reporting Structure:
This position reports directly to the Operations Manager, with our client.